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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons flying home to roost on the roof
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
a gang of friends had roosted themselves around the ski lodge's massive fireplace
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Recent Examples of roost
Lake Conroe residents Michael Hallett and Madi Bullock began an awareness campaign in 2024 to help save the island in Lake Conroe where native and migratory birds roost.
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Sondra Hernandez,
Houston Chronicle,
18 Apr. 2026
Gobblers roost in the hardwoods and can’t get off the peninsula without walking by me.
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Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Where do coyotes typically roost in Milwaukee?
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Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
9 Apr. 2026
And eventually, the chickens are going to come to roost with that.
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Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sondra Hernandez,
Houston Chronicle,
18 Apr. 2026
Gobblers roost in the hardwoods and can’t get off the peninsula without walking by me.
—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Where do coyotes typically roost in Milwaukee?
—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
9 Apr. 2026
And eventually, the chickens are going to come to roost with that.
—
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roost
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Marie, perched between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and adjacent to its Canadian twin city of the same name.
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Luna began the day hopping around, perching on the various trees near the nest.
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On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
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On a hike in 2005, Flod came across a truck tire lodged between two boulders in Malibu Creek.
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Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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That lowers the chance of landing on a fake claim page built to steal your information.
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Morocco, which has the best shot of any CAF team of making a mid-July run, is very likely on a collision course with Mbappé’s crew, while four African teams are nestled in Argentina’s section of the bracket.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill The Resort at Pelican Hill, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, is nestled into a ridge that overlooks Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
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Parking could tighten For many workers, one of the biggest adjustments will be figuring out how to beat the rush and where to park.
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Those needing assistance from the Veterans Service Office can park in the East parking lot and use the A Building main entrance to the second floor.
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Astronomers have been aware of the Milky Way's arms for at least a century, but mapping them has always been difficult since Earth is positioned inside one of them.
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Khutor added that the company’s experience developing drones during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has positioned it to meet growing international demand.
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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